Associate Scientist

We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. We innovate every day to make the world a healthier place. To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose – Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives – we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals. Pfizer Research & Development serves as the beating heart of Pfizer's trailblazing product pipeline, the essence of our mission to bring life-changing medicines to the world. Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues. Pfizer’s purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizer’s purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most. Whether you are in the discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy or supporting clinical trials, you will apply cutting edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and bring the best-in-class medicines to patients around the world. What You Will Achieve This is a laboratory-based position within the Vaccine Research and Development – Analytical Development group. The candidate contributes to the development of robust analytical assays to support early vaccine development for a range of moieties including proteins, mRNA, and glycoconjugates. Assays include but are not limited to cell-based assays such as flow cytometry, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs), and immunofluorescence. In addition, the candidate provides analytical support for bioprocess and formulation development through characterization testing of preclinical products. Your strong foundation in general scientific practice, principles, and concepts will help in meeting critical deadlines. You will be relied on as a technical contributor to assess the assigned tasks and make decisions that involve direct application of your knowledge. It is your focus and commitment that will help in making Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe. How You Will Achieve It

Provide lab-based assay development support for cell-based techniques. Analyze data using appropriate statistics, where needed. Perform sample testing for process development, formulation development, critical reagent characterization, and stability studies. Document experiments, analyze data, and provide conclusions obtained from experiments using electronic laboratory notebooks. Contribute to authoring technical documents including development reports, analytical test methods, and method qualification reports. Read scientific and technical literature to stay current in the field and to bring novel or improved technologies to the laboratory. Provide daily laboratory operations support.

Qualifications

Must-Have

BS or BA degree in biology or related discipline with 0-2 years relevant experience. Prior research experience working with cell culture and a strong background in biochemical and molecular techniques. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency with personal computers including word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint and relevant scientific software is required.

Nice-to-Have

Previous experience with cell transfection and Flow Cytometry platforms in a BSL2 environment. Experience with ELISA, immunofluorescence, and immunohistochemistry. Experience with documentation using electronic laboratory notebooks.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Standard laboratory conditions – sitting, standing, primarily lab based. NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS 40 hours per week. Other Job Details:

Last Date to Apply for Job: 31 JANUARY 2025 Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus Not Eligible for Relocation Assistance Work Location Assignment: On Premise On Premise colleagues work in a Pfizer site because it’s needed to get their job done. They may have flexibility to work remotely from time to time, but they are primarily on-site. The annual base salary for this position ranges from $54,700.00 to $91,100.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Why Patients Need You Pfizer’s purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizer’s purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most. Whether you are in the discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy or supporting clinical trials, you will apply cutting edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and bring the best-in-class medicines to patients around the world. EEO & Employment Eligibility Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr